Hi; My mom was diagnosed at 58 with GBM 4 Nov. 2011. I live in Canada. Not sure where you live but the grants/programs we have are likely different. I'm really sorry your father and family have been affected by this disease. It's an emotional roller coaster ride. It sounds like your dad is actually in the best position in terms of longevity and functionality. Total resection is good. What are the next steps? If he c...
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My mom has a brain tumour she has been fighting for over a year now. Same thing here-2 surgeries so far, Radiation, Temodal, Avastin and now an oral chemo. Any advice you could give me would be appreciated. My mom jusgt turned 60 and is too young to leave us!!!
Twisted but very funny!!!
I am so sorry. What a horrible situation. I often wonder when I should start looking into palliative/hospice care for my mom. What a tough decision. I will pray for you and your family.
Her last dose of Decadron was a week ago but her oral chemo was 3 weeks ago. After the chemo she was pretty fatigued for a few days but rebounded and was fine up until last week
I have read many of the postings on this site and am humbled and taken aback by how many lives GBM affects. I've been a RN for 17 years and workied mainly in a Med/Surg ICU. Neuro was never my forte. I had very little knowledge and understanding about brain tumours. My mom started having headaches in mid Oct. 2011. No other real symptoms to speak of. She's a hair stylist and owns her own business and we originally th...
My 58 year old mother was diagnosed with GBM in November 2011. She has had two crainiotomies with total resection, radiation, Temodol therapy, Avastin and is now on a chemo agent.
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